"Auto" electric window button?

adamamam · Jul 31st, 2014, 19:13

The driver's window button says "auto".

Am I missing out on some sort of snazzy feature here? I can't get it do do anything 'auto' other than close or open the window when I press it, which is frankly the very least I would expect from a window button!

bobthecabbage · Jul 31st, 2014, 19:52

Its two stage, if you press beyond one 'notch' the window should go all the way down with no further input. Doesn't work for 'up', at least not on mine it doesn't.

Martin L · Jul 31st, 2014, 19:55

Yup, works the same in mine

adamamam · Jul 31st, 2014, 20:22

Ha!

Never noticed!

Be more useful going up rather than down really...

Cymro1986 · Jul 31st, 2014, 23:47

Think not having auto up is volvo being over safety conscious.

saying that i tested the supposed safety stop on the Saab 95 using a kit kat chunky.....glad it was a kit kat or i would have been spending the night in A&E having my fingers put back on.

happy diver · Aug 1st, 2014, 06:48

If you hold the switch down
the window goes down
until you let go of the switch

If you click the switch down
the window goes down automatically

from any window position

Phase 1, door and console switches, at least.

and the chorus is
haven't had a Kit Kat in years

aslan · Aug 2nd, 2014, 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymro1986

Think not having auto up is volvo being over safety conscious.

I think it may be more of cost cutting?

The other volvo models I've had (S80 and XC90) both had the auto function for going up and down. Not only for the driver's window but also for the front passenger.

I've tried asking if there was an option for the auto for up and down (like changing the button etc) , unfortunately it just wasn't available for this series.

bobthecabbage · Aug 2nd, 2014, 14:45

Auto 'up' would require and anti-trap sensor to stop and reverse the window if for instance you got your head stuck in it.

GaryS40 · Aug 2nd, 2014, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy diver

and the chorus is:
haven't had a Kit Kat in years

Ha ha ha, I had one on Thursday evening.

It was excellent!

Gary

GaryS40 · Aug 2nd, 2014, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymro1986

Think not having auto up is volvo being over safety conscious.

saying that i tested the supposed safety stop on the Saab 95 using a kit kat chunky.....glad it was a kit kat or i would have been spending the night in A&E having my fingers put back on.

The anti-trap function on my Avensis was very good.

My son 'tried it out' and it stopped, then wound down an inch or so again, without injuring his fingers, thankfully.

Could have had a large patch of blood on the door trim!

Gary

Jul 31st, 2014, 19:13	#1
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	"Auto" electric window button? The driver's window button says "auto". Am I missing out on some sort of snazzy feature here? I can't get it do do anything 'auto' other than close or open the window when I press it, which is frankly the very least I would expect from a window button! __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Jul 31st, 2014, 19:52	#2
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	Its two stage, if you press beyond one 'notch' the window should go all the way down with no further input. Doesn't work for 'up', at least not on mine it doesn't. __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

Jul 31st, 2014, 20:22	#4
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Ha! Never noticed! Be more useful going up rather than down really... __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Jul 31st, 2014, 23:47	#5
Cymro1986 Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2015 12:32 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Carmarthen	Think not having auto up is volvo being over safety conscious. saying that i tested the supposed safety stop on the Saab 95 using a kit kat chunky.....glad it was a kit kat or i would have been spending the night in A&E having my fingers put back on. __________________ V40 2003 2.0T (T3)

Aug 1st, 2014, 06:48	#6
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	If you hold the switch down the window goes down until you let go of the switch If you click the switch down the window goes down automatically from any window position Phase 1, door and console switches, at least. and the chorus is haven't had a Kit Kat in years __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jul 31st, 2014, 19:55	#3
Martin L New Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2016 10:40 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Middelburg	Yup, works the same in mine

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bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	Auto 'up' would require and anti-trap sensor to stop and reverse the window if for instance you got your head stuck in it. __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

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